JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
夢 — dream
- Reading
- ム・ボウ・ゆめ・ゆめ.みる・くら.い
- Meaning
- dream; vision; illusion
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
夢 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ム・ボウ・ゆめ・ゆめ.みる・くら.い and it means dream; vision; illusion. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
夢 appears in everyday japanese words such as 夢 (dream) and 夢中 (daze).
Japanese words containing 夢
Frequently asked questions
What does 夢 mean in Japanese?
夢 means dream; vision; illusion in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 夢 read?
夢 is read ム・ボウ・ゆめ・ゆめ.みる・くら.い. Reading it inside real words — 夢 and 夢中 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 夢 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 夢 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 夢 in a word?
A common word containing 夢 is 夢 (ゆめ) — "dream". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 夢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 夢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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